NIMS courses ICS-100, ICS-200 and IS-700 or their equivalents should be completed by:
- Hospital personnel who are likely to assume a leadership ICS position in the Hospital Command Center or who have a primary responsibility for emergency management
- Hospital Emergency Preparedness Committee Members/persons responsible for the Emergency Management Program
- The Emergency Program Manager
In addition, the Emergency Program Manager should complete IS-800.B or equivalent.
These courses are offered online or by self study through the CHA website (satisfies the requirements of ICS-100, ICS-200 and IS-700). Alternately, these classes may be completed on the FEMA website.